The author followed up the medium-term results of cataract operations in five patients with decompensated closed angle glaucoma. From the results ensues that in patients with an intraocular pressure of less than 30 mm Hg surgery of cataract alone has a positive effect on the compensation of glaucoma. An advantage is also the standard surgical technique. The operation is made on an eye with a narrower pupil and requires an experienced ophthalmosurgeon.

        Key words: cataract extraction, chronic closed angle glaucoma